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Rory Feek
Blog: Rory Feek
Rory Feek is a father, farmer, author, and artist in the United States. His daughter, Indiana, has Down syndrome and often inspires the heartfelt stories he shares. Rory’s exceptional gift for storytelling spans music, film, books, and digital media. A Grammy Award-winning songwriter and New York Times bestselling author, he is celebrated not only for his creative achievements but also for the authenticity and hope found in his writing. Through his long-running blog, This Life I Live, Rory invites readers into his world with reflections on faith, family, and the beauty of everyday moments. Guided by gratitude and purpose, he uses his talents to uplift others and glorify God through the life he lives and the stories he tells.
Jawanda Mast
Blog: The Sassy Southern Gal
Jawanda Mast is a mother, advocate, and writer from the United States who shares her life and experiences through her blog, The Sassy Southern Gal. Inspired by her daughter Rachel, who has Down syndrome, Jawanda uses her platform to celebrate family, faith, and inclusion. With warmth and authenticity, she writes about everyday life, advocacy, and the beauty found in embracing differences. Her blog continues to inspire readers to see strength in love, resilience, and community.
Jennifer Norman
Blog: The Human Beauty Movement
The Human Beauty Movement, a blog by Jennifer Norman, champions the beautiful intersection of diversity, mental health, and holistic well-being. The movement amplifies marginalized voices and inspires self-discovery, healing, and acceptance. It embraces the idea that every person, regardless of race, age, gender, ability, or background, is a work of art and promotes the belief that when we heal ourselves, we heal the world. As a Certified B Corporation, the human beauty movement strives to use business as a force for good, weaving purpose, inclusivity, and wellness into everything it does.
Donna Thompson
Blog: Donna Thompson
Donna Thomson is a caregiver, author, and advocate from Canada who shares her journey and insights through her blog, The Caregivers’ Living Room. Inspired by her son Nicholas, who lives with severe cerebral palsy, Donna uses her platform to support and empower families caring for loved ones with disabilities or chronic illness. With compassion and honesty, she writes about caregiving, resilience, and the power of community. Her blog offers comfort, wisdom, and hope to caregivers everywhere.
Alex and Andy Johnson
Blog: Joining Jack Blog
Joining Jack is a UK-based charity blog founded by Alex and Andy Johnson after their son Jack was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Through heartfelt stories, updates, and advocacy, the blog shares the family’s journey while raising awareness and funds for research aimed at finding a cure. Combining hope, community, and determination, Joining Jack offers insight into the realities of living with Duchenne and celebrates the collective strength of families, supporters, and scientists working together toward a future without the disease.
Alex Clarke
Blog: Ben vs Duchenne
Ben vs Duchenne is written by Alex Clarke, father to Ben, who was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Through heartfelt updates and personal reflections, Alex shares his family’s journey, documenting both the challenges and moments of joy that come with raising a child with Duchenne. With honesty, courage, and love, his blog raises awareness, funds, and hope for a future without the disease, inspiring readers to stand alongside families affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Jolene Philo
Blog: Down the Gravel Road
Jolene Philo is a writer, former educator, and advocate who brings readers along on her life journey through Down the Gravel Road. After 25 years in the classroom, she transitioned to writing and speaking, inspired by her experiences as a parent of a child with special needs and caregiver to a disabled parent. With honesty and grace, she shares reflections on faith, memory, everyday life, book projects, and family adventures. Her blog weaves together the ordinary and the meaningful, inviting readers to pause, reflect, and find beauty along life’s gravel roads.
Laurence N. Kaldor
Blog: The Gift
The Gift is a companion to Laurence N. Kaldor’s memoir, where the author shares reflections, insights, and personal growth born from his journey through tragedy, transformation, and redemption. Through honest storytelling and spiritual exploration, Laurence invites readers into a deeper understanding of faith, resilience, and healing. His blog amplifies the themes of his book, offering encouragement, community, and purpose to those navigating their own recovery and renewal.
James Guttman
Blog: Hi Blog! I’m Dad
James Guttman is a father, writer, and advocate who shares life as the parent of two children, one nonverbal with autism and one neurotypical, through his blog, Hi Blog! I’m Dad. Through honest and sometimes humorous reflections, he explores the complexities, fears, and celebrations of raising a child with special needs. With vulnerability and strength, James writes to normalize what it means to parent differently, challenge pity, and foster acceptance and appreciation. His blog gives a voice to families walking similar paths and reminds readers that love and understanding transcend labels.
Chloe Tear
Blog: Chloe Tear
Chloe Tear is a UK-based blogger, freelance writer, and public speaker who shares her lived experiences as a young disabled woman through her blog, Chloe Tear. With over a decade of writing, from her school days to her professional life, she documents daily experiences, disability, identity, and advocacy. As a senior content designer for GOV.UK, Chloe brings both professional insight and personal truth to her work. With honesty, courage, and authenticity, her blog uplifts and connects readers to the realness of navigating life with disability.